本書序言

●Revised Problem Sets: This edition includes an extensive revision of the problem sets, making them even more effective, useful, and up-to-date.
●Chapter Introductions: These have also been rewritten to be more accessible and helpful to students.
●Rewrites: Some material has been rewritten specifically to better help students draw conclusions and tackle more advanced material.
●Chapter Revisions: Many of the chapters in this edition have been rewritten entirely.  Some have had material added, including but not limited to:
●Introduction of Euler’s Method in section 1.2
●Partial Derivatives on a Surface in section 9.6
●Introduction to the Heat Equation in section 12.5

本書特色

●Simplicity of Examples: To make the book teachable, why choose complicated examples when well-written simple ones are as instructive or even better?
●Independence of Chapters: To provide flexibility in tailoring courses to special needs.
●Self-Contained Presentation: Except for a few clearly marked places where a proof would exceed the level of the book and a reference is given instead.
●Modern Standard Notation: To help students with other courses, modern books, and mathematical and engineering journals.